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Overview |
Walsh College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | North Canton, OH | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,160 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #575 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | walsh.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Walsh College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,009 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,120 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Walsh College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,287 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 1,788 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.2% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1056/1215 | 980/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Walsh College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Walsh College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,833 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $279 |
Diversity |
Walsh College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Walsh College | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Walsh College | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Lynchburg is larger than than Walsh College based on total student enrollment (2,592 students vs. 2,160 students)
Walsh College vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Walsh College or University of Lynchburg?
- University of Lynchburg is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Walsh College for in-state tuition ($35,540.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at University of Lynchburg than Walsh University ($35,540.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Walsh University than University of Lynchburg ($21,009 vs. $22,921)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Walsh University are 12.2% lower than costs at University of Lynchburg ($11,810 vs. $13,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Walsh University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Lynchburg students is 3.4% larger than aid received Walsh University ($25,972 vs. $25,120)
Walsh College vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Walsh College or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or Walsh College .
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Walsh College (3.38)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Walsh College (78.2%)
Walsh College vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Walsh College or University of Lynchburg? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between University of Lynchburg and Walsh College.
- The graduation rate at Walsh College is higher than University of Lynchburg (60% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Lynchburg earn on average $1,000 more per year than Walsh College graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $45,400)
- University of Lynchburg students graduate with a $833 lower median federal student loan debt than Walsh College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,833)
- University of Lynchburg graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Walsh College graduates. ($279 vs. $287)
- More University of Lynchburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Walsh College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/